Fascia Repair & Replacement in Southwest Florida

Fascia is the long, flat board that runs along the edge of your roof, facing outward. It may not get much attention, but it does a lot:

• Closes the roof edge so rain, wind and animals cannot get in behind it.
• Supports the gutters, which are fastened directly to the fascia.
• Protects the rafter tails, the ends of the roof framing, from moisture and sun.
• Gives the roofline a finished, straight look.

Fascia works together with the soffit underneath the overhang. Damage to one often affects the other.

• Soft or spongy wood when you press on it.
• Peeling, bubbling or flaking paint along the roof edge.
• Gutters pulling away, leaning or sagging.
• Gaps between the fascia and the roof or soffit.
• Dark stains or streaks on the board.
• Insect damage, small holes or sawdust-like debris.
• Wavy or uneven lines along the roof edge.

If your gutters keep coming loose no matter how many times they are re-fastened, rotted fascia is often the real cause. The screws have nothing solid to hold on to.

• Overflowing gutters. When gutters clog or are too small, water spills over the back edge and runs down the fascia.
• Humidity. Our air keeps wood damp for long stretches, so it rarely dries out completely.
• Wind-driven rain. Summer storms and hurricane season, June through November, push water into every gap.
• Termites. Damp, softened wood attracts termites and other wood-eating insects.

Keeping gutters flowing is the best way to protect your fascia. Regular gutter cleaning and gutter guards help stop overflow before it starts.

When fascia is rotted, painting over it only hides the problem. We remove the damaged boards, check the rafter tails behind them for moisture damage, and install new boards that are cut to fit and fastened securely. If only one section is bad, we replace just that section. If rot runs along most of the house, a full replacement is usually the better long-term choice.

Fascia wrap, also called cladding, is a layer of factory-finished aluminum bent to cover the wood fascia. It protects the board from sun and rain, so there is no more scraping and repainting. Because it is color-matched to your gutters or trim, it gives the roof edge a crisp, uniform look.

Wrap only works over solid wood. Covering rotted boards traps moisture and lets the damage keep spreading out of sight. That is why we always replace bad sections first, then wrap.

We inspect the fascia on every gutter job. New gutters can be heavy, especially when full of water during a downpour, and they rely on the fascia to hold them. Hanging new gutters on soft wood is a waste of money, because they will pull loose. If we find rot during a seamless gutter installation or gutter replacement, we show you and repair it before the new gutters go up, usually in the same visit.

In Southwest Florida, damp fascia is an invitation for termites and other wood-eating insects. They often work from the inside out, so the board can look fine from the ground while the core is hollow. When we replace fascia, we look closely at the exposed wood and the rafter tails for signs of insect activity. If we see evidence of termites, we will point it out so you can have a pest professional take a look before the damage spreads.

Hidden damage is also common at corners and where roof sections meet, because water collects there. These spots are easy to miss from the ground, which is why we check the full length of the roofline and not just the area you noticed.

Replacing the bad wood and then protecting it from future moisture, with flowing gutters and, if you choose, aluminum wrap, is the most reliable way to stop the cycle of rot and repair. It also gives your gutters a strong edge to hold onto during the heavy summer storms we see every year.

• Free estimate. We inspect the fascia, soffit and gutters and show you any damage.
• Remove gutters if needed. Gutters come down so we can reach the boards.
• Replace rotted wood. Damaged boards are removed and new ones installed.
• Wrap if chosen. Aluminum wrap is fitted over the new or solid wood.
• Rehang or install gutters. Gutters go back up on a solid edge.
• Cleanup. We haul away old wood and debris.

We repair and replace fascia for homeowners in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Punta Gorda and across Southwest Florida.

Weak fascia is a liability in high wind. Gutters attached to soft boards can tear loose, and gaps at the roof edge let wind-driven rain into the attic. Having the fascia checked and repaired before June gives your roofline its best chance to ride out the season.

We do not give prices without seeing your home. These are the main things that affect the cost of fascia work:

• Linear feet of fascia to repair or replace.
• How far the rot extends, including rafter tails.
• Whether you add aluminum wrap.
• Removing and rehanging, or replacing, the gutters.
• Number of stories and access around the house.
• Any soffit repairs needed at the same time.